The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace Act: Ensuring Women's Safety at Work
The Government of India has enacted the Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013 to guarantee a safe working environment for women across various sectors, as emphasized in a recent address by Minister of State for Women and Child Development, Smt. Savitri Thakur. This legislation is comprehensive, covering women of all age groups and employment statuses, and extends protection to both the organized and unorganized sectors, including domestic workers. Ensuring inclusivity, the Act defines 'aggrieved women', 'employees', and 'workplaces' broadly to provide wide-ranging protection.
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